10 Things to Do in Cancun in September

There is a lot to see and do in Cancun throughout the year, but if you are one of those who take late vacations, I assure you that in September you will not be disappointed in this paradisiacal destination.

The commemoration of the beginning and consummation of Mexico's Independence is lived with celebrations in every corner of the country. Popular festivities and verbenas adorn the central squares of towns and cities with colors and music. Cancun has a particular way of experiencing the national holidays, in addition to its well-known tourist offer.

Although the destination owes its fame to its white sand beaches and turquoise sea, and is always associated with ostentatious celebrations in exclusive hotels and resorts, in reality there are all kinds of activities awaiting your visit during the month of September. Read on to learn more.

The pennants on the antennas and mirrors of the cars wave as they pass over the streets, while on the sidewalks the vendors do not abandon the cliché of the hat and mustaches to dress up as "Mexicans", inviting you to let yourself be carried away by the atmosphere of the national holidays.

Cancun's public squares are dressed with banners and green, white and red lights, from the wires hanging from the lamp posts to the most bent palm trees, to commemorate the heroes who fought for Mexico's Independence.

Many celebrate these national holidays as part of a family ritual and prepare the typical delicacies and drinks at home, while other families decide to go out and celebrate in the streets. If you are visiting the destination during this season, you can choose to celebrate at a special event at your hotel, or enjoy the great outdoors.

The most usual thing is that the inhabitants of Cancun go to the Central Plaza, in the seat of government of the Benito Juarez City Hall, to which the city belongs.

From the balcony of the Municipal Palace, the mayor intones the "Grito de Independencia" (Cry of Independence). The harangues to the heroes of Independence are raised to end with a resounding "Viva Mexico", which provokes pride and emotion in most of the attendees.

Beyond traditions, the national holidays take on a special flavor in Cancun. Before and after "giving the shout", you can find restaurants of all kinds that offer special menus for their Mexican night, hotels with promotions alluding to the dates, among other attractive offers to celebrate this great day.

The military parade that always takes place the morning after the "grito". It is an annual event that has become a tradition of social coexistence. The deployment of hundreds of military elements in different units is intended to generate greater contact and proximity between the army and the citizens.

Convoys, cavalries and floats, advance to the sound of war bands on Tulum Avenue, reinforcing the admiration of the people of Cancun for the military elements, and the pride of many local children for the armed forces of the country.

The parade usually takes place early in the morning and ends around noon.

In this month takes place one of the most representative celebrations of the religious calendar for Cancun and neighboring Cozumel. These are the festivities in honor of St. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of San Miguel de Cozumel.

Religious services, from masses to processions, as well as festivals adorned with the best pieces of local artisans and with all the flavor of the typical dishes of the region, await you in Isla de las Golondrinas, where all the festivals dedicated to this saint take place.

While in Cancun you are only a ferry ride away to witness the typical costumes such as the embroidered huipiles, and the procession of fishermen, who depart in their boats carrying a large effigy of St. Michael the Archangel and leave cloaks of flowers on the water as they go.

Take advantage of one of the excursions or organized tours to spend a great day in the area.

The archaeological zones surrounding the planned city of Cancun receive thousands of tourists towards the end of the month, who come to "vibrate high" by capturing the energies receiving the Autumn Equinox discharges.

The sun, when placed exactly on the Earth's equator, causes this astronomical phenomenon that actually occurs on all planets. They mark a time when day and night have the same duration, a characteristic for which deities such as Kukulcan are associated with aspects of the duality of existence, such as the limits between good and bad.

From all corners of the world, thousands of fans of Mayan culture and their interpretations of astronomical phenomena gather in ruins near Cancun, such as Chichen Itza, where you can see with your own eyes the path of the winding of the light.

As a natural and mystical consequence of the Autumnal Equinox, the appearance of the feathered serpent, symbolizing the god Kukulcan or Quetzalcoatl, is awaited by thousands of visitors to the Mayan ruins around Cancun during September.

The light of each equinox causes a phenomenon that creates the illusion of seeing a serpent ascending the steps of the northern section of the pyramid of Kukulcan.

Even if you don't give the Mayan ritual significance to the presence of this ancient god, the phenomenon alone and the mood of the attendees will make you want to vibrate with this experience, which only occurs in autumn and spring.

More and more people are interested in the ancestral knowledge of the traditions of the Mayan region, and the equinoxes and the appearance of the feathered serpent are two good reasons to be present during September in this destination.

This sporting event begins with almost two kilometers of swimming among the reefs of Chankanaab Park, to continue with a route of three bike laps totaling ninety kilometers, which take you through all the unique landscapes of the beaches surrounding Cancun and Cozumel.

If you arrive on time for the event's activities you will be able to see almost two thousand athletes from different countries strive in swimming, cycling and running, in what is considered a long-distance triathlon competition.

Organized by the World Triathlon Corporation, the Ironman 70.3 is considered a half Ironman because of the level of demand it demands. So not only beach tourism, but also high-level sports competitions are ready as options for you to enjoy your stay in September.

Although the weather can be capricious in September with sudden rains, an express visit from Cancun to Isla Contoy can be done without major setbacks, since there is a moderate influx of tourists in this season.

It is one of the largest coral reefs in the world in one of the best kept spots in Cancun, an ecosystem that allows you to admire species of fish, migratory birds and corals like no other in the Caribbean.

You will find several tours that take you directly from your hotel to the port of Cancun to depart from there and arrive in minutes to your encounter with the exceptional. The best snorkeling experiences await you there.

The days of September are characterized by the unwelcome presence of seaweed known as sargassum on the beaches of the Caribbean Sea, very much in tune with the increased cyclonic activity in the Atlantic.

Unpleasant and uncomfortable for many, you should know that there is a high probability that when you visit Cancun in September, some of its beaches will be delineated by the presence of sargassum.

Although the end of August and all of September mark the end of the seaweed season, it is likely that in some of Cancun' s best beaches a brown or reddish stain will suddenly appear, indicating the presence of sargassum on your favorite beach.

The arrival of September also marks the end of the turtle season in the warm coasts of Quintana Roo, so you still have the opportunity to participate in a turtle release activity at sunrise or sunset.

Hawksbill, leatherback and loggerhead turtles, among other species, nest every year in the white sands of Cancun's beaches, September being one of the best months to join the protection of these endangered species.

By becoming a link in the process of the birth of new baby turtles and their release into the waters of the Mexican Caribbean, you will experience the true meaning of conservation in a naturally beautiful destination like Cancun, all with the proper protocols of collection, monitoring and release of species.

For many locals and visitors, September is thebest month to visit Cancun. The destination of turquoise waters and white sand awaits you in this month to enjoy all the entertainment and culture it has to offer.

Depending on the plan you have and how you want to live your experience in the destination, you will find plenty of activities to do, such as the ones we mentioned at the beginning.

It is characterized for being a season of low affluence, due to the presence of rains and hurricanes that hit the Mexican Caribbean coasts at this time of the year. Although the rains are generally scattered or do not go beyond a shower, except when there is the presence of a hurricane.

With hundreds of lodging options in Mexico's most popular beach destination, you should plan your visit well during September so you can take advantage of opportunities to upgrade your stay.

Being a world-class destination, you might think it would be difficult to find places with reasonable value for money, as many of the hotels are boutique or grand tour type.

But there are different promotions, from discounted four-star hotel accommodations to two-day lodging deals.

The warm and humid environment caused by the currents of the Gulf of Mexico meeting the Caribbean Sea, make Cancun the two rainiest months of the year in September and October.

It is important to keep in mind that if you visit Cancun in September you will not escape a light rain of about ten minutes, so you can spend the rest of the afternoon on the beaches that have conditions to be enjoyed among the sand and cloudy skies.

The maximum temperature could be around 38 degrees Celsius, while the average will be just above twenty-four degrees Celsius, with rainfall close to 182 cubic millimeters on average during September, with almost half of the days of the month with rain.

Nothing like a good raincoat or an umbrella to enjoy Cancun despite the weather.